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When I noticed the 35W Memorial fully encased in a tent and fenced off, my first thought was vandalism. I checked with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board office this morning, and was relieved to hear it's just annual maintenance, which will hopefully be completed on Friday.
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Attention photography enthusiasts - the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced their 3rd annual 'Picture A Park' photo contest, sponsored in conjunction with People for Parks(PFP) and National Camera.
The contest is designed to highlight the year-round beauty, events and fun throughout Minneapolis’ parks.
Photos and completed entry forms are being accepted until September 3, 2012. Photos from any time of the year may be submitted. Click here for full contest information.
The Police 1st Precinct recently generated a notice with tips on preventing bicycle theft, as well as what to do if you are a victim of this crime.
Many bikes are stolen when poorly secured outside a store, park building, business or library. Police recover numerous bicycles during their investigations and when people call 311 to report abandoned bikes. Unfortunately, hundreds of bikes are never returned to their owners because there may be no proof of ownership available. These bikes and many other items are sold through the Minneapolis Police public auctions.
A Message from the Police 1st Precinct
This is the time of year when bicycles are stolen due to underground garage burglaries. Many bikes are also stolen when poorly secured outside a store, park building, business or library. Police recover numerous bicycles during their investigations and when people call 311 to report abandoned bikes. Unfortunately, hundreds of bikes are never returned to their owners because there may be no proof of ownership available. These bikes and many other items are sold through the Minneapolis Police public auctions.
TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF HAVING YOUR BIKE STOLEN, RECORD THE MAKE, MODEL, and SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR BICYCLE AND KEEP THE INFO IN A SAFE PLACE. ALSO, save your purchase receipt; it is proof of ownership and value. This information is essential if you want to get it back if it is recovered by the police.
You can find the serial number on the “bottom bracket” of the bike. This is the cylinder on which the pedals rotate. Turn the bike upside down to see the number. Take some photos of the whole bike as well, especially if the bike is unusual looking or has extra features. Put your name on the rim under the tires.
HOW TO REPORT STOLEN OR LOST BICYCLES:
CPS Renee Allen; Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
MacPhail Center for Music is hosting a book tour on Thursday, June 21, at 4:00pm for Mannie Jackson and his new book, "Boxcar to Boardrooms".
This is an amazing American success story. Literally born in a boxcar, Mannie lived there with 14 family members for several years as a child. He went on to become a senior executive at Honeywell in Minneapolis for years, and eventually became the owner of the Harlem Globetrotters and sat on five different Fortune 500 boards.
I see a pattern forming - when Nick is scheduled for Mill City Cooks, there's a chance a few rain drops will fall... Despite some on and off sprinkles, we had no problem filling our basket with organic goodness at the June 16 Market.
What the deuce ? ? ?
The end is much closer for this project. Pretty interesting reading for a regulatory proceeding...
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The 2012 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August 30, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway).
The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme.
If you haven't already enjoyed a River Rats show, their website is loaded with fun videos to give you an idea of what to expect. These are free events.
The agenda for the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association Board meeting tonight, 06/12/2012:
Authors Brenda Langton (The Spoonriver Cookbook) and Atina Diffley (Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works) recently conducted a "farm to market" discussion and book signing at the Mill City Museum. Atina's husband Martin provided background on how he met Atina and Brenda, and their commitment to growing, preparing and educating people about healthful food.
Just like the complex eco-system web of species, farmers and consumers are intricately linked. The food decisions consumers make every day drive and directly impact the land management decisions farmers make, which have a huge impact on local ecosystems and ultimately, the health of all life on the planet. A committed and supportive relationship between farm and market is crucial to the creation of an economically viable, local-organic, resilient and renewable, food system.
Attendees were treated to sample recipes from The Spoonriver Cookbook, showcasing a few of the many simple, delicious and healthy recipes found in the book.
About The Spoonriver Cookbook
For nearly forty years, Brenda Langton has been one of the most recognizable guiding lights of Twin Cities organic dining. The Spoonriver Cookbook is a tribute to her acclaimed Spoonriver restaurant and the Mill City Farmers Market, as well as a presentation of the vision and philosophy behind Spoonriver’s delicious creations and their remarkable chef.
About Turn Here Sweet Corn
In telling her story of working the land, Atina Diffley reminds us that we live in relationships—with the earth, plants and animals, families and communities. A memoir of making these essential relationships work in the face of challenges from weather to corporate politics, this is a firsthand history of getting in at the “ground level” of organic farming.
Both books are available at the Mill City Museum store.
June 9th's Market theme was Brain Food. Market shoppers swarmed The American Academy of Neurology tent for complimentary bike helmets and water bottles.
Look for our newest Mill District neighbor, the American Academy of Neurology, at Saturday's Mill City Farmers Market.
Saturday June 2 was the launch of the Northern Spark Festival and the ceremonial lighting of the Stone Arch Bridge. Check northernspark.org for more events leading up to the festival night on June 9th!
The 2012 Minneapolis Marathon runners took off from The Depot at 6:30a Sunday, and finished up at the gorgeous riverside setting of Bohemian Flats. Know someone who ran? Visit the website for race results.
Also see Amelia Rayno's Star Trib online article regarding the growing popularity of races in the Twin Cities.
After last week's rain out, things were back to normal at the June 2 market. Brenda Langton shared the exciting news that Discovery Channel Canada was at the market shooting footage for a special featuring the highlights Minneapolis. In addition to MCFM, Spoonriver will be the only Minneapolis restaurant included in the special. We'll share details as they become available.
Below, Darrold from Sunrise Flour Mill demonstrated how to toss their new pizza dough.
Looking to learn and grow while having fun this summer? Hennepin County Library is collaborating with many community organizations and businesses, including The Guthrie, Institute for Arts, MacPhail Center for Music, Bakken Museum, Three Rivers Park District and many others, to present hundreds of free, enriching arts and cultural programs for kids, teens, and adults that begin in June.
Here are a few examples:
The Guthrie Theater will present more than two dozen workshops for children, teens, and adults as part of the Library’s “Act Out” series. Teen arts educators trained by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts will teach two dozen “Art Out of the Box” workshops for kids.
MacPhail Center for Music early childhood music specialists will lead hands-on music activities for young children at seven libraries.
I learned about this program through the Hennepin County Library's newsroom. Click here for the full article.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:54AM
